Orix Buffaloes Ryo Ota infielder (24) vowed to promote his hometown "dar class" on August 8. He paid a courtesy visit to his hometown Habikino City Hall in Osaka, where Mayor Yamairibata requested that Ota "would be happy to promote the city" like Darvish (Padres), who also serves as a "Habikino Cheering Ambassador. In response, he immediately introduced the city's specialty products.
"The more you chew it, the more umami it releases. I think it's a great snack (to go with alcohol)," he said, giving his stamp of approval to smoked horse meat "Saiboshi." He revealed that it has been his soul food since middle school, and said, "That sounds like a good idea!", suggesting that it could be made into a stadium gourmet dish at Kyocera Dome. He also visited City Hall in January 2013, and that year he made great strides, hitting .283 in 113 games, fourth in the league, with 10 Home Run and 52 RBI, both of which were career highs. At this auspicious place, he promised, "I hope to achieve results that I can return home proud of every time."
"During the season, my lower back tends to hurt quite easily. I want to reconsider how I use my body," he said, aiming to play in every game for the first time in his eighth year as a professional. He also started Pilates in the offseason of 2025. "I hope that by doing well, I can spread the word about Habikino," he said, carrying Minamikawachi's hopes and aiming for even greater heights. (Nambu Shunta)
〇...Mugiya vows to make a leap as the "old man." The 2024 first-outfielder was born in the Year of the Horse, which is also this year's zodiac sign. He trained at Maishima in Osaka on the day and declared, "My goal is to play in 100 games. I will never forget my strong desire to become a regular." In his first year as a pro in 2025, he played 79 games and stolen base 12 bases, the most on the team. "(Do I want to run like a horse?) Let's do that (laughs)," he said, intending to turn the tide with his speed of 5.85 seconds in the 50-meter dash.
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